Boone County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Boone County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54005
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 502.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 504.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.022814
- Longitude
- -81.713538
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,989
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,677
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,847 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 0.7% |
| White | 20,434 | 97.4% |
| Black | 90 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,567 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 0.7% |
| White | 16,310 | 97.8% |
| Black | 211 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,026
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,121
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,367
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,470 | 97.4% |
| Black | 86 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,156
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,498 | 45.2% |
| Republican | 3,443 | 28.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,230 | 18.3% |
| Other | 28 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,941 | 48.9% |
| Female | 6,208 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,357 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 1.2% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,164
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,866 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 38.3% |
| Black | 2 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,611 | 43.9% |
| Female | 2,553 | 41.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,764 (38.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,740 (11.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,150
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $105,106
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $777
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.